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Fred Block, Research Professor of Sociology at UC Davis, joins Rob Johnson to discuss his latest book, "The Habitation Society", which explores the need to move beyond industrial-era economic models to create an economy that prioritizes community well-being. Block critiques how economic policies have fueled inequality and stagnation while offering solutions—such as restructuring public finance—to foster prosperity for all.
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Fred Block, Research Professor of Sociology at UC Davis, joins Rob Johnson to discuss his latest book, "The Habitation Society", which explores the need to move beyond industrial-era economic models to create an economy that prioritizes community well-being. Block critiques how economic policies have fueled inequality and stagnation while offering solutions—such as restructuring public finance—to foster prosperity for all.
Find the book:
https://cup.columbia.edu/book/the-habitation-society/9781788217507
Subscribe and Listen on:
Apple Podcasts
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/economics-beyond-with-rob-johnson/id1509092730
Spotify
open.spotify.com/show/0EsdWvGiOmQmw1EPEej57Y?si=OoaLsJSmTdmtDeOoWjwVaQ
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stitcher.com/show/economics-beyond-with-rob-johnson
Google Podcasts
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![The China Miracle? [Yuen Yuen Ang]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uU0djl6BMP8/mqdefault.jpg "The China Miracle? [Yuen Yuen Ang]
If we are to work toward a better future, we must look beyond the surface, and understand the multifaceted reality of Chinas ascent in the global arena.
Drawing parallels to Americas Gilded Age, Yuen Yuen Ang emphasizes that modernization comes with both progress and disruption. Ang (Alfred Chandler Chair Professor of Political Economy at @JohnsHopkins) provides a small window into her research, juxtaposing Chinas impressive economic achievements with the accompanying challenges of corruption, inequality, and environmental degradation.
Learn more about her work at https://sites.google.com/view/yuenyuenang
Produced by Matthew Kulvicki & Nick Alpha")
